Elect Township Officers of Farm Bureau for Year
October brings regular township meetings to elect next year’s officers and set work programs. Ellsworth Township met at Huntington Hall with movies, ballots, and lunch. officers elected: President Mack Ellis Huntington, Vice President Mrs Harvege Huntington, Secretary Treasurer Jesse Rossberg Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Haskin
Elsworth
Ellaworth Township
Huntington Hall
Mack Ellis
Huntington
E. Harvege
Jesse Rossberg
Estherville
12 Mile Lake Township
Twelve Mile Lake
Center School House
C. P. Jackson
G. B. Osher
Wallingford
J. C.bosold
Eva Paugh
J. W. Oakes
Estherville High Joins National Forensic League
Estherville High becomes the second Iowa member of the National Forensic League, an offshoot of Phi Kappa Delta. Burlington is the other school. A charter is granted and four students have qualified: Marion Ruth Mahlum, Dorothy Jones, John Morsey, Ruth Beymer. Two more, Justin Rogers and Elmer Schneider, will join later. Degrees range from merit at 10 points to distinction at 100 points. A junior college student has earned the fourth degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville High School
Iowa
National Forensic League
Phi Kappa Delta
National College Forensic Society
Burlington
Marion Ruth Mahlum
Dorothy Jones
John Morsey
Ruth Beymer
Justin Rogers
Elmer Schneider
Judge Ben Lindsey to Speak at Estherville Lyceum
The second Lyceum lecture in Estherville will be delivered by Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver at the Methodist church on Wednesday November 18. Lindsey is famed for child welfare work and fearless court advocacy. Adult admission 75 cents, children 50 cents. season tickets honored at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Methodist Church
Ben Lindsey
Denver
Colorado
Mr. Lindsey
Lindsey
Older Boys Conferences Set Across State Borders
Three Older Boy Conferences will be held at Sioux City Du buque and Keokuk, led by Er R Hinckley Fred Hansen and E W Brandenburg. Russell Stellwagon will direct music at Sioux City. Speakers include Edwin F Rippley T Henry McClaine Mossman and V Loper. Registration $3 covers meals and banquet. focus on Christian leadership for boys 15 to 20. Estherville expected to send delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Er. R. Hinckley
Dubuque
Fred Hansen
Keokuk
E. W. Brandenburg
Chicago
Russell Stellwagon
Edwin F. Rippley
New York Giants
T. Henry McClaine
Mossman
Morningside
V. ¥. Loper
First Congregational Church of
Minneapolis
Harvard
Estherville
Weather Outlook for November 9 to 14
Period of rain or snow in the first half and again in the latter half of the week. Temperatures moderately cold at the start, then near normal later.
250 Attend Big Club Meeting for Rural Members
About 250 women and girls from 25 Emmet county clubs gathered Tuesday at the Orleans Hotel for a get acquainted program hosted by the Woman's Club of Estherville. County Chairman Mrs. J. B. Tedrow presided, with musical numbers, a prayer, and light refreshments as clubs registered and discussed federation benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Orleans
Woman’s Club of
Estherville
J. B. Tedrow
Tedrow
W. G. Middleton
Emmetsburg
10Th District of Women’s Club
County Federation of Clubs
R. T. Chipperfield
East Riverside Club
West Riverside Club
Ryan Lake Club
West Emmet Economics Club
East Emmet Economica Lub
Crescent County Club
Center Country Club
Wednesday Club
Armstrong
Brown Creek Club
Midway Country Club
Stitch and Chatter Club
Jolly Boosters
Merry Garment Makers
Willing Workers
Wide Awake Club
Better Yet Garment Club
Four Mile Lake Club
Dolliver Chatter Club
Housewife Helpers
Silver Leaf Club
Estherville Township
Case Eagle reports Estherville glow over Case engine float
The Case Eagle, official Case Mfg article, features a Rock Island style Case steam engine float built by Rock Island shops for Estherville Iowa parade. Disguised as a locomotive it won first prize for ingenuity at the fancy dress event, with photo credited to W. E. Babb of Rocksland Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case Eagle
Case Manufacturing Company
Rock Island
Estherville
Abe
Case
Iowa
W. E. Babb
Splendid Rocksland Magazine
Golden Rule Attractives Window Display Honoring WWI Mementos
The Golden Rule Store displays a World War I souvenir collection in a dedicated Armistice Day window. Curated mainly from France by veterans Harry Craig and Lloyd Todd, the display honors overseas service while Craig manages the store and Todd assists. The Deep Rock Oil Station owned by Wm. McArdle is undergoing major improvements including a covered driveway to boost appearance and service convenience. Mrs Alf Dahl leaves Dayton Florida Monday to join a band, seeking ta...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Harry Craig
Lloyd Todd
Craig
Mr. Todd
Deep Rock
Wm. McArdle
Alf Dahl
Theat
Dayton
Florida
Dahl
Armistice Day Observance and Legion News
Armistice Day is highlighted as a nationwide observance honoring veterans and fallen service members. The issue notes Comrade Guy Bradburn’s funeral and updates on Endowment campaign progress, urging rapid cash remittance and renewed effort in Iowa to outperform Michigan in the fundraising drive.
Romaine Martinson Seriously Injured in Des Moines
Chas. Martinson received a telegram Tuesday stating his son Romaine, living in Des Moines, was seriously injured. It said he had been operated on and that his condition was fair, with a request that he come at once. No further accident details were provided. Mr. Martinson left on the evening train for Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Martinson
Romaine
Des Moines
Ing
Martinson
Eighty four students enter high school debate work
Eighty four students are out for debate at the local high school the largest showing in school history. An elimination contest is set for Tuesday Nov 24 to choose two teams for each of three debates including the state and contests with Algona and Spencer. The state question is resolved that the Federal Government should own and operate the coal mines of the United States. All contestants work on the same question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona and
Spencer
Ong
United States
Death Sentence for Jack Sipes Murderer
Jack Sipes was sentenced to death for the murder of bakery driver Dan Detling. Judge James DeLand ordered the execution for November 19, 1926 at Fort Madison, with the sentence to be carried out at 7 30 in the morning. The jury recommended the death penalty after finding him guilty. a retrial motion by Sipes was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sipes
Dan Detling
James DeLand
Gailty
Sipes
Fort Madison
DeLand
Lidman
Clay County
W. E. Deming
Estherville
Sipeson
Arief
Storm Lake Man Buys Eatherville Greenhouse
W A Tims of Storm Lake buys the Eatherville Greenhouse from Theo Neimouth. Tims, a Storm Lake Floral Company partner, will move his family to the area. Possession starts December first. Tims arrives mid November to learn the business. Elva Greenfield will relocate to Storm Lake to join the new roster. Neimouth has not selected a new site yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Neimouth
Eatherville
W. A. Tims
Storm Lake
Storm Lake Floral Company
Mr. Tims
Neimouth
Times
Elva Greenfield
County Auditor Accused of Diverting County Funds
A. W. Chamberlain, Clay County auditor since 1909, is accused by state checkers Paul Loomis and Harry Abbott of diverting county funds for personal use. A $2,190 shortage was found October 12. Chamberlain says funds were partly deposited to his private account and later covered. Shortage was made good. report to attorney general. Special bakery sales highlight grocery promotions at Estherville Steam Bakery with large pastry and cake orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chamberlain
Clay County
Paul N. Loomis
Harry Abbott
Mr. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Attorney General's
Stee
McCune
Recital by Rose Evelyn Baker for H S Dramatic Club
Miss Rose Evelyn Baker head of Cornell College speech dept will give a recital at the high school assembly Thursday evening November 12 under the High School Dramatic club auspices. The program promises interest and strong attendance from those keen on dramatic reading. General Assembly report to the Given Harmony Rebekah Lodge No. 5b holds its regular meeting next Tuesday evening November 17. Mrs. Owen Wickens of Grover will report. All members should attend. varied entertainment is planned with refreshments served.
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Rose Evelyn Baker
Cornell College
High School
General Assembly
Rebekah Lodge No. 5B
Owen Wickens
Grover
Pioneer T Sunde Dies at 86 in Emmet County
Toller T Sunde a longtime Emmet County resident and Norwegian Lutheran church member died Friday November 1 at nearly 86. Born November 29 1839 in Materafjord Norway he immigrated with wife Bertha Haversholm in 1883 settling in Emmet County in 1886. Survived by seven children and 28 grandchildren, funeral held November 10 in Estherville with interment at Palestine cemetery near Dolnver.
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Toller T. Sunde
Emmet
Huntington
Mr. Sunde
Materafjord
Norway
Bertha Serene Haversholm
Vikebygd
America
Grondy County
Emmet County
Lizzie
T. T. Sande, Jr
Estherville
Nels
Thor
Palestine Cemetery
Dolnver
Sande
E. Sande
T. Hansen
Regional Secretary to Address Estherville League of Women Voters
The Estherville League of Women Voters will meet Tuesday November 17 at the Mystic Workers Hall at 2 30. Mrs Parks the regional secretary will be there to help the women finalize plans in organization. The group aims to foster greater intelligence and understanding in national affairs without class distinction. All women are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville League of Women Voters
Mystic Workers Hall
Parks
Reginal
Many Attend State Teachers Meeting
Estherville City Schools were well represented at the State Teachers meeting in Des Moines last week. Attendees included Supt. and Mrs. J. B. Hilliard, Wm. Sibeau, high school principal T. W. Kerley, and numerous teachers and staff such as Ruth Smith, Barbara Cornwall, J. H. Lytle, Susie Peterson, Ruth Freeman, Dorsity Latchem, Edna Wilcox, Eliza Wartman, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Des Moines
J. 8. Hilliard
Wm. Sibeau
T. W . Kerley
T. J. Barnes
Ruth Smith
Barbara Cornwall
J. H. Lytle
Susie Peterson
Ruth Freeman
Dorsity Latchem
Edna Wilcox
Eliza Wartman
Elda Anderson
Ruth der
Lillian Cruickehank
Whit
Jefferies to Enter State Hospital for Treatment
A. M. Jefferies, architect and civil engineer of this city, was taken to Town City the first of the week to enter the state hospital for diagnosis and treatment. He has been in poor health for over a year and did not improve locally. Friends hope for his speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legionaires
Guy Bradburn
J. H. Ge
Methodist Church
A. M. Jefferies
Town City
State Hospital
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Farm Bureau
Grover McCall
Cosen
Elmer
Elmer Pers
Fred Himeth
Geo. Robb
Ames
David George
Denmark Township
Cr. Christenson
Ringster
Christenson
C. L. Weisbrod
Ringsted
Center Township
Jack Carey
Geo. H. West
H. A. Hay Iwood
John Bragg
Weiner
Jack Creek
Fred Kruse
J. C. Bosold
Estherville High
Forensic League
Lyceum
Weather Outlook
R. I
Golden Rule
American Legion
E. R. Deater
Amo
D’ White Cross
K. W. S. Conkling
Penn Avenue
Towa
Owa
N. E. Kendall
Kendall
R. B. Criscall
Homert A. Miller
Town National Band
Clinton
Davenport
Driscoll
Oklahoma City
Michigan
Wolverines
Romaine Martinson
Ft. Madison
J. E. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
H. S. Dramatic Club
T. Sunde
League OF Women Voters
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